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'We know Diaz' - Super Eagles CB describes Afcon leading scorer as a dangerous player
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'We know Diaz' - Super Eagles CB describes Afcon leading scorer as a dangerous player

Nantes centre-back Chidozie Awaziem has acknowledged the danger posed by Brahim Diaz ahead of Nigeria’s showdown with Morocco on Wednesday night.Diaz has been in red-hot form at the AFCON and is regarded as one of the hosts’ biggest threats following his impressive goalscoring exploits at the tournament.The Real Madrid forward currently tops the scorers’ chart with five goals, having found the net in every match he has featured in so far at the competition.Speaking to journalists, Awaziem acknowledged the quality of the Moroccan forward, describing him as a dangerous player who must be c...

January 14, 2026
'I've heard nasty things' - Olympics gold medalist impressed by maligned midfielder Iwobi
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'I've heard nasty things' - Olympics gold medalist impressed by maligned midfielder Iwobi

1996 Olympics gold medalist Emmanuel Babayaro has offered a strong defence of Alex Iwobi following the midfielder's impressive display during Nigeria's Africa Cup of Nations. opener against Tanzania.T...

Dec 27, 2025
Battle of the Eagles: Five Tunisia players Nigeria must contain in Afcon 2025 blockbuster clash
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Battle of the Eagles: Five Tunisia players Nigeria must contain in Afcon 2025 blockbuster clash

As the Super Eagles of Nigeria prepare to take on Tunisia's Carthage Eagles in a blockbuster Africa Cup of Nations Group C encounter in Fez today, attention turns to the key Tunisian stars who co...

Dec 27, 2025
'They have it' - Nigeria legend highlights Tunisia's strengths but insists they are beatable
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'They have it' - Nigeria legend highlights Tunisia's strengths but insists they are beatable

Nigeria beach soccer legend Abu Azeez has revealed that the Super Eagles' second group match of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations will provide a true test of Nigeria credentials.The Super Eagles defea...

Dec 27, 2025
'I'm quite versatile' - Dele-Bashiru ready to contribute wherever needed for Super Eagles
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'I'm quite versatile' - Dele-Bashiru ready to contribute wherever needed for Super Eagles

Lazio midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru has opened up on his versatility and approach ahead of Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 fixture against Tunisia.The Super Eagles are set to take on t...

Dec 27, 2025
'A big country' - Onuachu says Super Eagles are in Morocco to win Afcon 2025
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'A big country' - Onuachu says Super Eagles are in Morocco to win Afcon 2025

Trabzonspor forward Paul Onuachu has declared Nigeria’s ambition to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations ahead of the Super Eagles’ group stage match against Tunisia on Saturday.Nigeria started thei...

Dec 27, 2025
'A hard game' - Celtic forward admits ahead of Nigeria v Tunisia Afcon showdown
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'A hard game' - Celtic forward admits ahead of Nigeria v Tunisia Afcon showdown

Tunisia and Celtic forward Sebastian Tounekti has spoken to the media ahead of his side’s Africa Cup of Nations (2025 fixture against the Super Eagles, scheduled for Saturday.Tunisia began their cam...

Dec 27, 2025
Afcon 2025: Super Eagles captain Ndidi insists focus is on football not social media noise
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Afcon 2025: Super Eagles captain Ndidi insists focus is on football not social media noise

Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi addressed the media on Friday during a pre-match press conference ahead of Nigeria's Saturday Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) clash against the Carthage Eagles of Tuni...

Dec 27, 2025
'A leader' - Former Barcelona winger hopes Osimhen wins the Afcon with Super Eagles
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'A leader' - Former Barcelona winger hopes Osimhen wins the Afcon with Super Eagles

Former Barcelona winger Emmanuel Amuneke has expressed his admiration for Victor Osimhen, describing the Super Eagles striker as a natural leader and urging him to win the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON...

Dec 26, 2025
'We'll deal with all the players' - Tunisia coach reveals plan to stop Osimhen, Lookman, Simon
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'We'll deal with all the players' - Tunisia coach reveals plan to stop Osimhen, Lookman, Simon

Ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations clash against Nigeria, Tunisia coach Sami Trabelsi admitted that he has laid out a strategy to contain the Super Eagles’ attacking threats, including Victor Osim...

Dec 26, 2025
'Maybe we'll change something' - Eric Chelle considers starting XI shake-up for Tunisia clash
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'Maybe we'll change something' - Eric Chelle considers starting XI shake-up for Tunisia clash

Super Eagles manager Eric Chelle has hinted at potential tactical changes ahead of Nigeria's clash with Tunisia on Saturday night at the ongoing AFCON tournament in Fez, Morocco.The Malian coach revea...

Dec 26, 2025
'This is great' - Eric Chelle suggests Afcon is better than some European leagues
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'This is great' - Eric Chelle suggests Afcon is better than some European leagues

Super Eagles manager Eric Chelle has lauded the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as a tournament of exceptional quality, describing it as superior to some European leagues and a key platform for developi...

Dec 26, 2025
'It won't happen twice' - Ndidi insists history will not repeat itself as Nigeria face Tunisia again
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'It won't happen twice' - Ndidi insists history will not repeat itself as Nigeria face Tunisia again

Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi addressed the media on Thursday, on the eve of Nigeria's second group match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations against Tunisia.Of the 28 players selected by head coac...

Dec 26, 2025